Detectives Release Photos of Armed Robbery Suspect Targeting Laundromats

We are releasing photos of a robbery suspect in an effort to identify and locate him and to alert business owners in Prince George’s County. This suspect has targeted three laundromats in four days, including two just this morning. The same suspect also robbed a gas station.  

  

On August 22^nd, at approximately 4:30 am, the suspect walked into a laundromat in the 7100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Landover. The suspect pulled out a knife and demanded money. The employee complied and was not hurt.

 

Branch Avenue location

Approximately two hours earlier, at 2:00 am, the same suspect entered a laundromat in the 4100 block of Branch Avenue in Temple Hills. The preliminary investigation reveals he again pulled out a knife. In this case, he did cut an employee on the arm before running out. The suspect did not get any money.

Annapolis Road location

On Tuesday, August 21^st at 2:45 am, the suspect targeted a gas station in the 6000 block of Annapolis Road in Landover Hills. The suspect threatened the employee with a knife and demanded cash. The employee complied and was not hurt.  

Capitol Heights location

And finally, on August 18^th, at approximately 2:30 am, the suspect robbed a laundromat in the 4700 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights. The preliminary investigation reveals he assaulted the employee by slamming him into a door and then demanded cash.

We are offering a cash reward for any information leading to this suspect’s arrest and indictment. Anyone with information on this suspect is urged to call the Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)